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Revised November 2019
Health Occupations (707) 476-4216
7351 Tompkins Hill Road (707) 476-4419 (Fax)
Eureka, CA 95501-9300 www.redwoods/edu/ho
Paramedic/LVN to RN Career Mobility Track
The Department of Health Occupations at College of the Redwoods is now offering the Paramedic/LVN to RN Career Mobility Track
on both the Eureka Main Campus and the Del Norte Campus. The programs will seat 10 applicants per campus each spring semester.
A separate waitlist will be maintained for each campus.
The Health Occupations Dept. will continue to offer two Career Mobility program options (1. Degree or 2. Certificate) that are
approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and/or Paramedics seeking
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
1. Paramedic/LVN to RN Associate Degree Option
This option includes all nursing content and support coursework for the LVN and/or the Paramedic to earn the Associate of Science
Nursing Degree, Paramedic/LVN to RN and be eligible for the National Council Licensing Exam for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN).
Program Curriculum Requirements
Required for Admission
•
ENGL 1A Analytical Reading and Writing (or higher)
•
BIO 2 Microbiology
o
Science Prerequisites: *BIOL-1 or BIOL-3 Co-requisite: CHEM-1A or CHEM-2
•
*BIO 6 Human Biology/Human Anatomy
o
Science Prerequisite: Credit for or enrollment in *BIOL-1
•
BIO 7 Human Physiology
o
Science Prerequisite: *BIOL-1; BIOL-6; CHEM-1A or CHEM-2
•
*HO 15 Nutrition
*It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the prerequisites for all courses, not just the science prerequisites noted here.
Please speak with an advisor for clarification regarding prerequisites for all courses.
*By virtue of licensure, all LVN applicants are considered to have the equivalent of Nutrition (HO 15). Paramedics do not. This course
is an admission requirement for Paramedics only.
An overall grade point average of 2.5 is required for Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Microbiology (BIO 2, 6 & 7). Note: Two
“C’s” + a “B” will NOT produce the needed 2.5 GPA. Grades of less than “C” will not be accepted. In addition, you cannot have more
than one repetition each for any of these courses within the last five years.
At the time of application, one must have an overall GPA of 2.5 for all college level courses taken at CR or any other college or
university in order to be admitted to the nursing program.
A “W” grade is not considered a repetition. Title V regulations do not permit more than 3 repeats to raise a failing grade. In addition,
Title V regulations do not permit courses which have been passed with a “C” or better to be repeated for GPA reasons. Finally, Title
V regulations do not permit more than three “W”s for any one course.
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1a. General Education Courses needed for the AS Degree Paramedic/LVN to RN:
It is strongly recommended that the following required general education courses be taken prior to entering the nursing program
because it can be problematic to schedule them and/or complete them successfully once nursing school starts:
•
Transfer-level Math (Gen Ed Area D3) (Math 15 Statistics recommended)
•
COMM 1, 6 or 7 (Area D2)
•
SOC 1, 2, or ANTH 3 (Gen Ed Area B)
•
PSYCH 1 OR PSYCH 2 (Gen Ed Area B)
•
Humanities (Gen Ed Area C, 3 Units)
1b. Suggested Program Sequence LVN/Paramedic – RN
Spring
NURS 20, PSYCH 1 or PSYCH 11
Fall
NURS 3, COMM 1 or COMM 6 or COMM 7, MATH 15 Statistics recommended
Spring
NURS 4, SOC 1 or SOC 2 or ANTH 3 (only course that meets Area E Gen Ed requirements), Humanities (Area C)
General Education Requirements can change. It is the student’s responsibility to understand catalog rights and what it means to lose
them. It is also the responsibility of the student to keep track of the General Education Requirements that are in place when your
catalog rights take effect. Note: Catalog rights are not protected by being on the program waitlist. In addition, you are responsible
for completing all academic prerequisites and co-requisites prior to each nursing course so that you can graduate on time.
2. LVN to RN 30-Unit Option Certificate
The California Board of Nursing requires that all schools offer this option. However, this option carries with it a number of
consequences one needs to be aware of:
• This option does not result in a degree. It is a certificate program. Students do not graduate from this program. Rather, they
earn a Certificate of Achievement.
• The certificate earned following successful program completion, and subsequent RN licensure, are not recognized in any
state but California, which means as an RN you cannot work in any other state.
• All RN-BSN programs require an Associate Degree as an admission requirement. The 30-Unit Option certificate is not an
Associate Degree. With this option, advanced education (BSN) isn’t permissible.
2a. This option severely limits out-of-state employment along with education opportunities. Because of these issues, interested
students must meet with the Director of Nursing and Health Occupations to apply.
Required for Admission
•
BIO 2 Microbiology
•
BIO 7 Human Physiology
*Science prerequisites (i.e. BIOL 1/CHEM-1A or CHEM-2) are NOT required for 30-Unit Option Students.
2b. Course Sequence LVN 30 Unit Option
Spring
NURS 20
Fall
NURS 3
Spring
NURS 4
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3. GENERAL INFORMATION: Degree and Certificate of Achievement
1. All Career Mobility students seeking RN licensure are subject to the same waitlist lottery process, regardless of the education
option applied for i.e. Paramedic/LVN-RN Degree or LVN-RN 30 Unit Certificate applicants. Program waitlist numbers are randomly
assigned to all applicants, regardless of program.
A separate waitlist is maintained Eureka and Del Norte for those applicants who are not awarded a seat in the program. Waitlisted
students are given priority the following year, according to their lottery number. The lottery places new applicants at the bottom of
the waitlist. All qualified applicants are notified by mail of their lottery number by April 30
th.
Please Note: THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THE ADN-RN PROGRAM IS DEPENDENT ON FISCAL RESOURCES.
2. All LVN applicants, regardless of option applied for, must be licensed by the State of California to apply. Paramedic applicants
must hold either a current California state paramedic license or a current national registry certification to apply.
3. All applicants are advised to review the current College Catalog for degree and certificate requirements, including required
program work, residency requirements, and coursework.
4. All nursing students must possess sufficient computer literacy skills to complete Internet research, communicate by email, create
electronic documents, manage data storage devices, and use web –based instructional materials and applications. Those without
these skills are encouraged to take CIS 1 (Computer Information system) prior to enrollment in the nursing program.
5. All students are required to complete a Background Check, however for Del Norte applicants a separate LiveScan, will be needed
for both Humboldt (3
rd
Semester Psych Mental Health) and Del Norte County (4
th
Semester Public Health), as opposed to Eureka
applicants who only need a single LiveScan for Humboldt County. If a student’s background check (criminal record) does not satisfy
the requirements of any one clinical agency, or the clinical agency refuses the student access to patients for any reason, the nursing
program cannot provide alternate experiences and the student must withdraw from the program or receive a grade of “F” for the
course.
6. All students are required to have a urine drug screen completed within the assigned time frame per agency. The specific due dates
for all requirements will be provided during orientation. Program withdrawal may be required for positive drug screens. When
taking a medication prescribed by a healthcare provider that would appear as positive on the ten-panel drug urine test please
contact the Health Occupations Dept. prior to submitting a urine sample. Official documentation will be needed for review. All
information is confidential.
7. Evaluation of the student nurse is based upon theoretical knowledge, nursing skill proficiency, and the application of both of these
in the clinical setting. To progress through and successfully complete and/or and graduate from the program, students must achieve
at least a grade of “C” in all nursing courses. In addition, a cumulative 2.0 GPA must be maintained in all Nursing courses and General
Education requirements to earn the Associate Degree.
8. The demands of the nursing program are many; most students find it difficult to work more than part time. Clinical scheduling,
assignments, etc. cannot be altered due to an individual’s outside employment. Financial Aid and Scholarships are available to help
offset the need to work and the cost of attendance - contact the Financial Aid and Scholarship Offices for more information. In
addition, personal life issues need to be in balance to be successful in the program. You must have reliable transportation, reliable
childcare (if applicable), and an ability to be punctual to assigned classes and clinical locations. Finally, tardiness is not an acceptable
performance standard in professional nursing, or this program.
9. Clinical labs are scheduled for varying day, evening, night, and/or weekend shifts. In addition, students rotate to various clinical
facilities throughout the college district (including Humboldt County for Del Norte applicants) and are required to provide their own
transportation, childcare, etc., in order to attend clinical labs. The Psych-Mental Health clinical component will take place at
Sempervirens (Acute Mental Health Services) and Crestwood Behavioral Health Center (Long-Term Mental Health Services) located
in Eureka, regardless of campus applied to. This rotation takes place on Sunday-Monday and lasts seven weeks. Assistance may be
available during this process for residents of Del Norte County related to lodging and gasoline.
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10. Freedom from alcohol and/or drug abuse, and emotional illness that could jeopardize the student’s ability to provide safe client
care is essential. Students are advised (according to the California Board of Registered Nursing guidelines) to seek voluntary aid for
conditions that could, if left unattended, lead to disciplinary action and/or prevent licensure to practice nursing in California.
11. At the completion of the Program, students must apply for licensure through the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
As a part of the application process, all applicants are required to report any disciplinary action against a professional license and/or
any misdemeanor or felony convictions; certain convictions may result in the denial of the applicant’s application, which then results
in an inability to obtain licensure as a registered nurse. The BRN handles each of these applicants on a case-by-case basis.
12. Cost of the Program: Approximately $4,500 (subject to change).
a) Enrollment fee at $46/unit for California residents - $1,000
b) Required textbooks: approximately $1,500.
c) ATI Books: approximately $250/semester
d) SafeMedicate App approximately $99.00 (2 year subscription)
e) Required uniforms, white or black shoes approximate cost is $200.
f) Background check through American Databank and Complio Immunizations tracking system: approximately $150.
g) Livescan fingerprinting 120.00
h) Immunizations for students who do not have the required immunity to several communicable diseases may cost over $220.
Most are available through the Student Health Clinic for reduced fees or at no charge.
i) CPR certification: approximately $50.
j) School pin (optional) for graduation: approximately $60-$130.
k) Licensure application: approximately $300.
l) Hurst review upon completion of the program: approximately $300.00
m) Stethoscope: approximately $50-100 (required)
13. Students must notify the Health Occupations Office of any change in mailing address, phone number and/or
Email address. Changing your contact information through Web Advisor or the College does not change it with this office. The Health
Occupations Office uses your contact information to communicate with you. If the Office does not have your current contact
information (telephone, home address, and/or email), our ability to notify you is lost. Not being able to notify you means that you
will not receive critical information regarding your waitlist number, which could result in losing your seat.
4. Application Procedure LVN/Paramedic-RN Associate Career Mobility Track
4a. Complete the On-Line CR Application.
• An applicant must have a College of the Redwoods’ student identification number that has been or will be assigned following
the completion of the On-Line Application. To enroll at College of the Redwoods and submit the form, log on to.
http://www.redwoods.edu/admissions/GetStarted
• Please indicate Nursing (NURS) as you’re major.
4b. Submit the Application for the Paramedic/LVN to RN Career Mobility Tract to the Health Occupations Office on the Eureka
Campus during the enrollment period from February 1
st
-February 14
th
.
• Applications may be personally delivered or mailed to the Health Occupations Office, postmarked from February 1
st
-February
14
th
. If you would like receipt verification of your mailed application, please mail it certified-return receipt requested.
Please do not call the Health Occupations office to verify receipt of your application.
Mail to:
Health Occupations Office
College of the Redwoods
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Eureka CA 95501-9300
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5. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE:
• High school graduation verification submitted in the form of:
o An official/unopened (in a sealed envelope from the high school) transcript or letter from the high school. Please call
Health Occupations office if your high school will not mail your transcript directly to you.
o OR
o An official/unopened (in a sealed envelope) certificate verifying earning a GED (General Education Development
Examination) or passing the California High School Proficiency Exam.
o OR
o An official/unopened (in a sealed envelope) transcript from an accredited college or university with evidence of a degree
posted to the transcript (Associates level or above).
Log on to the following web sites to order official copies of your GED or High School equivalency exam transcripts:
http://www.gedtestingservice.com/testers/gedrequest-a-transcript
https://www.chspe.net/documents/CHSPE_Cert_Trans_Order_Form.pdf
• Non US Based High School Transcripts:
o Any high school education from outside the United States must be evaluated for equivalency to a United States high school
education. Approved evaluation services are found at
o http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf
o OR
o A student may take the GED exam in lieu of the evaluation. The evaluation or the GED certificate must be included in the
application to the Program. Documents must be official, and must be submitted in unopened/sealed envelope per the
above stated requirements.
• College Course Verification submitted in the form of:
Official/unopened (in a sealed envelope from the institution) transcripts for all colleges and universities you have attended.
For instance, if you have attended four separate institutions, you must provide official transcripts from each of the four
schools in your application. If separate transcripts for all schools are not provided, your application will be considered
incomplete.
• You do not need to attach copies of transcripts from College of the Redwoods.
AS Degree Option:
• Official Transcripts must verify:
o Overall College GPA of 2.5
o Completion of ENGL 1A with a grade of "C" or higher
o Completion of BIOL 2 (with lab) grade of "C" or higher*
o Completion of BIOL 6 (with lab) grade of "C" or higher*
o Completion of BIOL 7 (with lab) grade of "C" or higher*
Note: If you have official transcripts filed with the Admissions and Records office, you must still submit additional official
transcripts (unopened and in a sealed envelope) with each application to the LVN/Paramedic to RN Career Mobility Track.
Certificate of Achievement Option:
• Official Transcripts must verify:
o Completion of BIOL 2 – (with lab) grade of "C" or higher*
o Completion of BIOL 7 - (with lab) grade of "C" or higher*
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6. APPLICATION CHECKLIST
a. Complete the online College of the Redwoods Application http://www.redwoods.edu/admissions/GetStarted
b. Submit a complete program application to the Health Occupations Office at College of the Redwoods with the following
attachments compiled in a large manila envelope:
o High school graduation verification as directed above
o Copy of either current CA LVN license or CA State Paramedic/National Registry license
o Official college transcripts for all colleges/universities attended (except College of the Redwoods) as directed above
o Approval letter from the Director of Health Occupations if applying for 30 unit certificate option.
7. SELECTION PROCESS
Following the application period, all eligible applicants for both options (degree or certificate) are randomized, assigned a wait list
number then placed on their selected program Wait List. The Health Occupations Office will notify students by letter of their waitlist
number and admission status no later than April 30
th
.
Examples of reasons an application may be disqualified include but are not limited to:
• Unverified and/or invalidated entries on the application form.
• Applications received outside of the Enrollment Period (reapplication is required in order to be considered for the next
Enrollment Period).
• Failure to submit all necessary documents with your application for example: LVN/Paramedic license or certification, official
college transcripts; official high school transcripts; or documentation of college degree in lieu of high school transcripts.
• Cumulative science prerequisite course GPA below 2.5 and/or repetitions greater than allowed number.
• Overall GPA below 2.5 for all courses taken at the collegiate level.
• Missing required pre-requisite courses from transcripts or in progress status.
• Failure to submit required approval letter with Certificate of Achievement option.
Remaining qualified applicants whose lottery numbers did not qualify them for admission will be sent a letter from the Health
Occupations Department between April 1
st
and April 30
th
requesting verification that the applicant wants to remain on the Program
Wait List for the next year. You must return the form provided in the letter by the date indicated to retain your place on the
Program Wait List. If you do not return the form enclosed in the letter by the indicated date, the student will be removed from the
waitlist. It is your responsibility to watch your mail (US Postal Service) for this letter. It is also the responsibility of the student to
contact the Health Occupations Dept. by April 25th if a letter is not received.
disability in any of its programs or activities. College of the Redwoods in committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Upon
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C
urrent LVN License OR Current CA State Paramedic/National Registry Certification
Number. *Copy of license must be attached: _______________
C
ampus applying to attend: Eureka Main Campus__ Del Norte Campus__
A. Demographic Information:
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
First Middle Last
Former Names Used ____________________________________________ Birth Date________ ______
M
ailing Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
CR
E-mail address: ________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________
C
ollege of the Redwoods Student ID#_____________________
P
revious enrollment in CR ADN-RN Program? No ____ Yes _____ When ______________
We are asked by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to gather the following information about our applicants and
students. This information is not used for application purposes.
Gender: ____Male _____ Female ___Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming
E
thnic Origin _______________________________________________________________________________________
(List all that apply: Black/African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander; Asian Indian; Filipino; Native
Hawaiian, Hispanic/Latino; White/Non-Hispanic; Mixed (specify)
P
rimary Language____________________________ Secondary Language(s) ______________________________
V
eteran: Yes ____ No ____
Paramedic/LVN to RN
Career Mobility Track Application
Enrollment Period February 1, 2020 – February 14, 2020
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO THE HEALTH OCCUPATIONS OFFICE ON THE EUREKA CAMPUS
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B. Attach/include the following with your application:
1. Official Transcripts: Please complete the following and provide official transcripts (unopened, sealed envelope) for all institutions
you have attended and are listed below. Applications that do not include these transcripts will be considered incomplete.
Name of Institution
City/State
Dates Attended
Units
Degree Received/Date
2. High School graduation verification: Attach official transcript for ONE of the following (if not, your application will be considered
incomplete):
□ H.S. Graduation □ GED □ California High School Proficiency Exam □ College Degree_________________________
Name of College
C. Complete the following section (all applicants, including College of the Redwoods students).
***You MUST provide catalog course descriptions for these courses if you did NOT take them at College of the Redwoods. If not,
your application will be disqualified.
Courses required for
admission
College
Course Name & Number
(i.e. – English 101)
Semester &
Year Completed
Grade
English 1A
Biol 2, Micro or Equiv.
Biol 6, Human Biology or
Equiv.
Biol 7, Physio or Equiv.
*HO 15 Nutrition
*Paramedic students only
D. Please indicate which educational option is being chosen:
Associate Degree Certificate of Achievement (30 Unit Option) – Must meet with Director & attach approval letter
E. Affidavit:
I attest that the information provided on this application is true and accurate. I have read the entirety of the application packet and
understand the policies and procedures of applying to the CR ADN program including waitlist placement procedures. I hereby
acknowledge that the failure to follow enrollment procedures or omission of required documentation will result in disqualification of
my CR ADN application.
Signature of applicant: ___________________________________________ Date_____________________
For Official Use Only
Evaluator Signature:__________________________________ Final Evaluation Date:______________
Lottery Number:________________ Original Waitlist Number:_____________
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